Aldi nappies - what is the + in 4+?

[liz1222]

Hi all,

Is 4+ a larger size than 4, or does it mean more absorbent?

• usually means "from xx up". Eg 18+ means 18 and older.

More absorbent!

I always thought it was absorbency.

With pampers the 4 is the same size as the 4+ but it holds more wee. So the + is absorbency not size. Not sure about Aldi!

Isn't 4 age 4?

OK those of you who don't buy nappies should all stop answering because your replies make fuck all sense!!

It's usually extra absorbency for kids not quite ready for the next size up. It may also cover a bit heavier weight than the standard 4 without being loads bigger.

We use the + ones overnight. They hold more wee.

@Heratnumber7 you've misunderstood the question.

For all nappies it means larger. So 4+ is larger than a 4 but small than a 5. Because the nappy is larger, there is more absorbent material so a 4+ will be more absorbent than a 4.

• are more absorbent

@hormonesorDHbeingadick that's what I thought, but eventually I realised it means more absorbent. (For Tesco, Asda and Pampers anyway).

OP I think when you read really closely it tells you on the packet. Took me ages to notice though.

Aldi definitely have suggested weights on the packed and 4+ is for larger size babies then size 4. I’m pretty sure pampers were the same but it’s a while since I bought pampers.

@hormonesordhbeingadick the sizes are slightly different but there's a big overlap. The intended difference between standard and + is the absorbency. So you wouldn't just move up sizes 3 then 3+ then 4 then 4+. You use the + when you need more absorbency. If you don't, but need a bigger size you go from a 3 to a 4.

I had to buy the 4+ yesterday because there were no 4's left.

All I've noticed is absorbency- no size difference.

Yep it's just more absorbency , not for age 4 🤣🤣🤣